Cornering Skills - Latest Bike Magazine

[Squeak the Rat]

Just picked up the latest Bike (UK) magazine. It's got some good articles on throttle, braking and cornering and I'd recommend it for newbies and those looking to improve or refresh skills in this area.

I found the article describing the effect of throttle and brake on loading of the front suspension and it's relationship with loss of traction well written and easy to understand. A few other gems like,

Q: [for traction] is it better to go around a corner in a high gear or a low gear?

A: A high has more chance of spinning. But, in a lower gear you use more throttle so if it does spin then it's more likely to be uncontrollable.

Obviously not at every one's skill level, but worth a read if you've got the cash.....

[trumpy]

Picked up this magazine on Tuesday. This series of articles is excellent reading especially for newbies and old Nanas like me. Excellent all round mag anyway. Not too cheap but hey, just smoke one less packet of ciggies this week and you're most of the way there..........